Location History:
- San Francisco, CA (US) (2008 - 2015)
- San Carlos, CA (US) (2015)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2008-2015
Title: Biography of Inventor Nick Fravala
Introduction: Nick Fravala is an accomplished inventor based in San Carlos, California. He has made significant contributions to the field of medical devices, particularly in the development of steerable guide catheters. With a total of six patents to his name, Fravala's innovations have enhanced the accessibility of vascular regions that are typically difficult to reach.
Latest Patents: Among his latest patents is a method of accessing a contralateral femoral artery of a patient. This invention focuses on methods for easy, atraumatic access to challenging areas of the vasculature using steerable guide catheters. The design features a catheter wall thickness in the deflecting segment of about 1 French (0.33 mm) or less, which includes a slotted deflection tube. This construction allows for a very tight turning radius, enabling access to otherwise inaccessible regions of the vasculature. Another notable patent is a method of accessing a renal artery of a patient, which shares similar innovative features aimed at improving navigability and pushability for various percutaneous access routes.
Career Highlights: Nick Fravala is currently associated with Biocardia, Inc., where he continues to work on advancing medical technologies. His expertise in catheter design and vascular access has positioned him as a key player in the medical device industry.
Collaborations: Throughout his career,
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